What can ransomware do to your water?

Written By kerry tomlinson

Ransomware gangs are stalking companies around the world, including water plants that bring you your drinking water.

In the latest case, they hit a water company in the United Kingdom. What happens if they try to hold your water company hostage?

WATCH HERE:

Story originally published on August 24, 2022.

See print version here at Ampyx News (formerly known as Ampere News).

 

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